The role of ACE inhibitors in the management of hypertension.
ACE inhibitors have antihypertensive efficacy similar to that of thiazides, beta-blockers and calcium antagonists. They are simple to prescribe and to take, and are relatively free from subjective side-effects apart from persistent dry cough. There are few specific concerns about safety, but experience of long-term use is still relatively limited. They are valuable additional or alternative antihypertensive drugs when standard therapy is contraindicated or fails to control blood pressure.
Ramsay
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Department of Medicine and Pharmacology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
Yeo
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D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors